2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/164081Inspired by the $k$-inversion statistic for LLT polynomials, we define a $k$-inversion number and $k$-descent set for words. Using these, we define a new statistic on words, called the $k$-major index, that interpolates between the major index and inversion number. We give a bijective proof that the $k$-major index is equidistributed with the major index, generalizing a classical result of Foata and rediscovering a result of Kadell. Inspired by recent work of Haglund and Stevens, we give a partial extension of these definitions and constructions to standard Young tableaux. Finally, we give an application to Macdonald polynomials made possible through connections with LLT polynomials.12 pages, 4 figures, to appear in SLCCombinatorics05A15; 05A05, 05A19, 05E05, 05E10text